The Next Issue

For our next issue we want to tie into EPL's Big Read theme "A Year of Joy and Gratitude" inspired by Ross Gay’s book of poetry Catalog of Unabashed Gratitude.  So share with us, what brings you joy? What are you grateful for? Is it family and friends? Or a quiet moment to yourself with a warm drink? This collection seeks to collect all the different flavors of joy and gratitude; from small wins to big celebrations!

We encourage writers to explore the theme of gratitude from a wide array of perspectives. Whether it's through poetry, short stories, essays, or artwork, we welcome your creative interpretations. Submissions should reflect the theme while demonstrating originality and depth of thought.

We will be accepting submissions until December 15th, 2024.